B.T.G.S. Daily: School Phone Bans Not Enough

B.T.G.S. Daily Reporter Kathleen Masciana examines a new University of Birmingham study questioning whether banning phones in UK schools truly reduces student screen time. The government is also currently consulting on banning social media for under 16s in the UK as a part of a series of measures which it says are intended to “‘protect young people's wellbeing.’” This story explores how these proposed changes could impact students both inside and outside the classroom and highlights the importance of support from families and schools. For more details, read the full article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy655eynyro